Bruce McDonald

Bruce McDonald

65 · Born: May 28, 1959

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1959 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Born on May 28, 1959, Bruce McDonald, a versatile and dynamic individual, has left an indelible mark on the Canadian film and television landscape, simultaneously assuming the roles of director, writer, and producer, thereby showcasing his impressive range and multifaceted talents.

Bruce McDonald, a renowned film director, has received widespread acclaim and recognition for his distinctive and often unconventional cinematic style, which has garnered a devoted following among film enthusiasts.

Beyond his remarkable solo achievements, McDonald was an integral component of a loosely-knit, informal group of filmmakers, colloquially referred to as the Toronto New Wave, which sprouted from the thriving Toronto film community, characterized by a shared artistic vision and creative sensibility that united its members in a collaborative pursuit of cinematic excellence.

Career

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2015
The Hexecutioners
The Hexecutioners as Old Bugger (uncredited)
{"id":33115,"title":"Hellmouth","year":"2014","character":"Paul Kemp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hellmouth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33115.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Hellmouth
Hellmouth as Paul Kemp
{"id":22646,"title":"Last Night","year":"1998","character":"Wild Guy #3","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/last-night-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2slmq999v2vg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2slmq999v2vg.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Last Night
Last Night as Wild Guy #3
{"id":24994,"title":"Hard Core Logo","year":"1996","character":"Documentary Filmmaker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hard-core-logo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24994.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Hard Core Logo
Hard Core Logo as Documentary Filmmaker
{"id":60465,"title":"Roadkill","year":"1989","character":"Bruce Shack, the Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roadkill-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60465.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Roadkill
Roadkill as Bruce Shack, the Director
{"id":43902,"title":"Hard Core Logo 2","year":"2010","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hard-core-logo-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43902.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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2004
{"id":138600,"title":"Dreamland","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dreamland-2019-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_138600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_138600.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Dreamland
Dreamland as Director
{"id":108839,"title":"Weirdos","year":"2016","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/weirdos","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108839.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Weirdos
Weirdos as Director
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2015
Hellions
Hellions as Director
{"id":38130,"title":"The Husband","year":"2014","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-husband","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38130.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
The Husband
The Husband as Director
{"id":17128,"title":"Music from the Big House","year":"2010","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/music-from-the-big-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17128.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17128.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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{"id":43719,"title":"Trigger","year":"2010","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trigger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43719.jpg"},"released":1}
Trigger
Trigger as Director
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{"id":17298,"title":"Pontypool","year":"2009","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pontypool","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17298.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17298.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Pontypool
Pontypool as Director
{"id":4849,"title":"The Tracey Fragments","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tracey-fragments","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4849.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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2001
Picture Claire
Picture Claire as Director
{"id":156267,"title":"Scandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scandalous-me-the-jacqueline-susann-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156267.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1996
Hard Core Logo
Hard Core Logo as Director
{"id":24992,"title":"Dance Me Outside","year":"1995","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dance-me-outside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24992.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Dance Me Outside
Dance Me Outside as Director, Writer
{"id":35725,"title":"Highway 61","year":"1991","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/highway-61","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35725.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Highway 61
Highway 61 as Director, Story
{"id":60465,"title":"Roadkill","year":"1989","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roadkill-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60465.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Roadkill
Roadkill as Director, Story